Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced the screening of 5,723 shortlisted candidates for its 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for MSc and PhD awards.
The exercise aims to assess the suitability of candidates for the prestigious award.
PTDF Executive Secretary, Mr. Ahmed Aminu, represented by Mr. Bello Mustapha, emphasized the importance of transparency and professionalism in the selection process.
“Panel members are expected to evaluate candidates based on predetermined criteria, including academic performance, research potential, leadership qualities, and personal suitability for overseas studies,” he said.
The PTDF has received 29,633 applications, with 5,723 candidates shortlisted for the interview. The scholarship award will be based on PTDF management’s decision.
“We have a system in place electronically that will allocate points based on the applicant’s information, and the points are located,” said Mrs. Bolanle Kehinde-Agboola, Head, Overseas Scholarship Scheme, PTDF.
Some of the shortlisted candidates expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies abroad.
“The whole process has been transparent and clear, and I hope that the outcome of the interview would be successful,” said Miss Elohor Ewherido, who applied for an MSc in International Business Management.
The PTDF has partnered with top institutions in the UK, France, Germany, and Malaysia to offer English-taught programs to beneficiaries.
“All PhD programmes in the UK under this scheme would be offered exclusively as split-site programmes in partnership with PTDF-owned College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna, and three universities in the UK,” said Aminu.
